Good Advice: Finding and Designing Your Dream Home

22 Sep Good Advice: Finding and Designing Your Dream Home

John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino of HGTV’s Kitchen Cousins joined #ModernMonday this week to discuss the search for the perfect dream home. Check out a few of our favorite responses, and use the hashtag #ModernMonday to join the conversation next week at 1pm EST / 10am PST.

What are the key architectural features to look for in a dream home to ensure it’s a good long term investment?

@YLiving: Make sure your future home has some good bones. A little DIY can fix it up with your personal style.

@CarrinoAnthony: Seeing as everyone has a different dream, just make sure your structural elements are in good shape: foundation & roof.

@ColaneriJohn: We love designing with colorful appliances and of course the open floor plan!Photo by Nienke Klunder

Is it easier to build from the ground-up or reimagine a classic?

@chazthoward: Why not both? Renovate a classic while also building something new. Another wing, a few extra rooms, etc.

@ColaneriJohn: The beauty of restoration is that you have incredible history in your home that is so hard to recreate.

@DektonUSA: Easier to build from scratch, but what a reward to breath new life into something old and beautiful!Photo by Jon Snyder

When designing a home to last a lifetime, what material and environmental considerations are important to keep in mind?

@aileenkwun: For landscaping and gardening, choose plants that are native to your region.

@CarrinoAnthony: Do research & consult with pros. Doing it right the first time is always cheaper than doing it twice. Don’t skimp on quality.Courtesy of Winquist Photographyvia Dwell | Lead image: Courtesy of Matthew Millman